Authorities launch probe into Ryanair
June 14th, 2022
A left-wing commentator dismisses as futile the government’s effort to find out if Ryanair was justified in transferring its windfall tax onto passengers. READ MORE
Sanctions on Russia and Europe’s future
June 13th, 2022
Commentators across the political spectrum ponder the broader implications of EU sanctions on the future of Europe. READ MORE
Jobbik leader resigns
June 11th, 2022
A pro-government and a centrist columnist comment on Péter Jakab’s announcement that he is stepping down as leader of Jobbik. They suggest that his major political mistake was to abandon the radical right-wing ideology of his party, and side with the Left.
Rumours about EU plans to tax Russian oil
June 10th, 2022
Commenting on the alleged plan to impose a heavy European import duty on Russian oil, a conservative thinks that the EU would harm its own unity if it circumvents a member state’s right to veto collective decisions. READ MORE
Government submits draft budget for 2023
June 9th, 2022
A left-wing commentator accuses the government of proposing an illegitimate and extremely restrictive budget for 2023. His pro-government counterpart argues that the government will keep energy prices down and welfare spending high. READ MORE
Tags: budget. austerity, taxes
Hungary beats England in UEFA Nations League
June 8th, 2022
A left-wing columnist finds it sad that children Hungary – England match jeered when the English team took the knee. A conservative historian wonders if kids wanted to express their discontent with English colonial arrogance. READ MORE
PM Orbán blocks sanctions on Patriarch Kirill
June 4th, 2022
A pro-government columnist lambasts the EU for proposing sanctions against the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church. A conservative critic, on the other hand, accuses the government of whitewashing Putin’s regime. READ MORE
Hungarians willing to defend their country – poll
June 3rd, 2022
According to a recent survey, half the Hungarian adult population would take up arms to defend their country in case of an attack from abroad. READ MORE
Tags: military, nationalism, Ukraine
EU oil embargo compromise seen as a success for PM Orbán
June 2nd, 2022
Pro-government as well as left-wing and liberal commentators agree that the 6th round of EU sanctions against Russia represents a victory for Prime Minister Orbán. They disagree, however, on whether the agreement serves Hungary’s long-term interests. READ MORE